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Sometimes, during police investigations of alleged drug activity, authorities will arrest individuals on suspicion of drug crimes, such as suspicion of drug possession. As is the case with many police tools, police cannot simply conduct drug arrests whenever and on whoever they feel like. There are certain requirements an arrest needs to meet to be legal. One thing that puts…
Sometimes, a drug case will come out of police discovering drugs during a search of a person’s vehicle. When one thinks of vehicle searches, one probably thinks of searches conducted during traffic stops. Traffic stops, however, are not the only context in which vehicle searches sometimes occur. For example, police sometimes search vehicles that have been impounded. Now, for many…
The vast majority of drug arrests fall along within a very limited scope. The substances seized are usually marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamines or prescription drugs. A recent arrest, however, had Illinois police transporting an unusual substance back to the lab for testing. After the results were in, the man who was targeted in the drug raid will face a court under…
While being accused of any drug crime involving meth can put a person here in Illinois into a high-stakes situation, the situation can be particularly serious for individuals accused of being involved in the manufacturing of meth. This is because a conviction on charges related to participation in the manufacturing of meth has an added consequence in Illinois. This consequence…
Being accused of selling heroin has the potential to forever alter a person’s life. The penalties and reputation damage a person can be dealt if found guilty of such illegal drug conduct can be incredibly severe. Thus, promptly contacting a defense attorney with experience in drug crime cases is something individuals accused of selling heroin should strongly consider. Such attorneys…
No one ever expects to get arrested and accused of drug possession in one’s own home, but it is not unheard of for police to obtain a search warrant and enter an individual’s home. Once inside, if police discover a controlled substance and any other items they suspect could be related to drugs, they will seize the items and often…
Simple possession charges are not the only type of drug possession charge that can be brought against an individual here in Illinois. Depending on the specifics of the allegations, a person accused of possessing a controlled substance may face a heftier class of possession charge: possession with the intent to deliver or manufacture. Why does it matter whether a person…
Drug charges recently came out of a police investigation that was conducted in Elgin and Addison. Both local and federal authorities were part of this investigation. The investigation started when a tip was submitted to federal authorities. Among the methods used during the investigation was the conducting of surveillance on a residence in Elgin. According to authorities, as this investigation…
Citizens in Illinois and other parts of the country are protected by the Fourth Amendment, which prohibits illegal searches and seizures. However, there is some confusion as to when a search warrant is required and when a police officer can search you or your possessions without a warrant. Read on to understand the requirements. A person’s home is considered his…
As an employee, you have certain rights to privacy. However, these rights can sometimes come into conflict with an employer’s interests in protecting their business. The question of whether your company has the right to search your belongings often depends on the specific circumstances of your employment and the company’s policies. Understanding the balance between your privacy rights and an…